I am 8-month in. This studio is a gem. The instructors are truly deeply knowledgeable in traditional Joseph Pilates. I usually take classes with Jinsol Bae, who is kind, attentive, and always tailors each session to the specific needs and abilities of the group. Other teachers, Doi and Olivia are equally warm and professional. The studio itself is very clean and welcoming, and one thing I really appreciate is that the group classes are limited to a maximum of four people. It makes the experience feel very personal and almost like a private session. Highly recommend! read more

I was interested in joining their group Pilates classes, but I was told that I first had to complete three private sessions, so I purchased a package of three sessions for about $200. I was actually really excited because I had always wanted to try Pilates. Unfortunately, my experience with the instructor was very disappointing. During my first session, she repeatedly made comments like, "You can't do that," "Your posture isn't good," and "Just try to do it like me." Since it was my first time doing Pilates, I expected more guidance, patience, and encouragement. Instead, I felt discouraged and uncomfortable throughout the session. I went back for the second session only because I had already paid for the package, but unfortunately, the experience was even worse. I felt uncomfortable for the entire hour and did not feel supported or encouraged at all. I still had one session left, but I ended up canceling it because I didn't want to put myself through another uncomfortable experience. I understand that she needed to correct posture and technique, but I think there is a big difference between giving constructive feedback and making a beginner feel discouraged. Unfortunately, this experience completely changed how excited I felt about trying Pilates. read more

iDo pilates is a GREAT studio for classical pilates as all the instructors are Romana-certified. They are fully equipped with Gratz apparatus, even the guillotine! Although they provide private, duet and small-group sessions, I highly recommend starting with private sessions to learn the basics and terminology. read more

Ido Pilates Original Pilates Method - Pilates Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Ido Pilates in Buena Park is honestly the best! I've been going here for eight years now, doing both private and group classes. The owner, Doi, is certified in Romana's Pilates, and she's guided me through everything--two pregnancies, an injury, and even post-surgery recovery. Doi is truly passionate about Pilates and helping people feel their best. Her approach, rooted in Romana's Pilates and the original method, may feel a little different at first, but as you invest time and energy, you start to see the magic. I genuinely feel my body transforming and getting stronger every day. The other instructors, like Olivia, are also certified and super skilled, and everyone here is so supportive. The studio itself is bright, sunny, and beautifully designed, with two adorable dogs who make each visit even better. Plus, it's conveniently located right by the 91 freeway, next to the Source Mall, which makes getting there super easy. If you want to get a feel for the place, check out their Instagram @idopilates_classicalpilates to see what their classes are like. Whether you're just starting or already a Pilates fan, Ido Pilates is a place where you'll find amazing guidance, real care, and a commitment to helping you grow and transform 진짜...OC에선 알아주는 최고이시죠!!! 벌써 8년째 다니고 있는데, 개인 & 그룹 둘다 너무 좋습니다. 도이쌤은 정말 저의 모든걸 함께 해주신분이에요. 두번의 출산, 부상, 수술 후 회복까지 저를 도와주셨어요. 필라테스로 다른 사람들을 돕는 데에 정말 열정적이시고, 로마나 필라테스 메소드 접근 방식은 처음엔 조금 다르게 느껴질 수 있지만, 시간이 지나면서 그 진가를 발휘한답니다!!! 저도 꾸준히 하면서 몸이 점점 건강하고 강해지는 걸 실감하고 있어요. 다른 강사님들도 인증받은 실력자들이라 수업에 깊이와 다양한 매력을 더해 주셔서 너무 좋아요. 올리비아쌤은 정말 섬세하고 차분하셔서 수업이 끝나고나면 마음이 맑아집니다 아이두필라테스 스튜디오 인테리어는 항상 밝고 화사해서 갈때마다 기분이 좋아져요! 귀여운 강아지 두 마리는 덤이구요 최근에 업데이트된 기구들도 너무너무 좋아요!!‍ read more

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I've been doing Pilates with Ido Pilates over a year and I love it! First of all,the studio always super clean, well organized, every time when I walk in it makes me feel good. Second, the most important part is all the instructors are very professional and knowledgeable.They figure out really quickly that what kind of body types you are and what purpose you are there for , then they will focus on that part to make improvements. I was having really bad posture before do Pilates with them. Right now I feel like I got much improved and feel more confident when I walking or seating.I also like them because even they already know how to teach but they still going to professional training place to improve more. I definitely recommend Ido Pilates if you are looking for professional Pilates instructors and want to improve your posture. read more

Thank you for your response. However, I must respectfully clarify that my experience included repeated physical contact and comments that felt inappropriate and uncomfortable, and I still stand by what I experienced and shared. I only hope this feedback helps improve the environment for future clients. That said, if the issue was truly about varying skill levels among members, then leaving a client at the same level for over a year and a half without any progress or adjustment shows a failure in the program. It is your responsibility as a service provider to recognize such discrepancies and provide proper solutions--not to dismiss or ignore them. Furthermore, you initially agreed to issue a refund, but afterward, you blocked my number and completely cut off communication without offering any explanation or follow-up. This was both unprofessional and deeply disrespectful. read more

This studio was my first time to try out pilates. It wasn't easy at first how to accurately engage the muscles to exercise but the outcome of the exercise was great! I love that I get to exercise the area that I don't usually get to and improve body balance and core strength. Highly recommend anyone who is interested in pilates! read more

Ido Pilates Original Pilates Method - Pilates Near Me - Buena Park, California

I have been getting private lessons at iDo Pilates for over a year and a half. I have done pilates in the past in many other studios, but was not able to settle down for a long time because I was not 100% satisfied. However, at iDo, the instructor is very thorough and guides the lessons according to my physical needs at the time. My posture has gotten significantly better as I used to get tight with many knots in my upper body, but pilates has been just amazing as I do not get the knots as often. Also, the studio is very well maintained in terms of fully equipped and cleanliness. read more

I just love this place. Pilates is so amazing especially if you work a 9-5 sitting at a desk all day. I always tell my instructor Jiyoun that it's almost like getting physical therapy for having to work in an office. This place does classic Pilates which really focuses on those deep foundational muscles which helped me with strength, mobility, posture, and your overall figure as well. It especially helps with my rounded shoulders, tight lower back, tight hips, basically non-existent core, and weak ankles (bonus pronation! lol). I also feel like it helps with circulation because I'm super bloated all the time but usually right after my session I feel so much lighter and less puffy. It also helps me mentally because when I'm at iDo Pilates, I am so focused on my body and the little details that I am not thinking of anything else. It's such a peaceful experience and helps me calm down and de-stress. For people who are contemplating between personal training and Pilates: I've done 1:1 personal training (weightlifting) for a couple of months and now a little less than two months in with 1:1 Pilates at iDo. I would say that weightlifting and Pilates actually would be fantastic together. But if I had to choose one, I'd go with Pilates. The studio is beautiful -- clean, bright, and modern. The instructors are all very nice and welcoming. Highly recommended for everyone. They also have a lot of promos going on especially for new members, so I'd give it a shot! read more

This is a long overdue review. I've been with iDo Pilates since 2019 and have been taking classes regularly with all of the current instructors. The instructors - Doi, Jiyeon, and Jinsol - are all personable, have great energy and are passionate about seeing you improve as you practice and they continue to engage in training to improve as instructors. They also continue to update their pilates machines and keep the studio clean. All of the instructors pay great attention to your strengths to continue encouraging you to push yourself a bit more each time while also recognizing your weaknesses (or any injuries) to modify postures as needed and still make sure you are getting a great workout. Classes are capped at 4 people max, so instructors can really pay attention to each client throughout the entire class. iDo Pilates has helped so much with my core strength - my chronic lower back pain is now gone - as well as shoulder/neck pain. Pilates here is fun and I leave each class feeling better and wanting more. 5 stars from me! read more

I've been coming to IDo Pilates for years, first with my mom and now with my husband. I was initially skeptical about whether my husband would enjoy it, but he ended up loving it even more than I do! He says his back pain has significantly improved since he started coming here. Now that I'm pregnant, I've continued doing Pilates and am currently 21 weeks along. The instructors have been incredibly accommodating to both of our health conditions during our duet classes. read more

This place used to be great before the Covid-19 pandemic. I was a regular customer and went to the classes twice a week for two years straight. Back then there were more pilates instructors and much more availability in terms of scheduling. Now there is only one instructor and I find myself waiting on the waitlist just to get a class. The one instructor, Jinsol, is great, I just wish I didn't have to fight with so many people just to reserve a class. I have tried asking for a refund during the pandemic when the studio was closed but was refused by the owner. I'm sure she was having a hard time, but business is business. She was nice enough to extend the deadline to use all my passes before they "expire" but still left me with a deadline of two weeks left. I will probably end up losing one class because I keep getting waitlisted for a class and have to schedule around work and school. This is very disappointing considering that I paid money to get 10 classes but will only be getting less than what I bought not because it is my fault but because there are just not enough classes and instructors. To put it into perspective.. it has taken me a couple months to use up most of the 10 classes I paid for prepandemic time. I did not get into majority of the classes I got waitlisted for. It's not worth buying more or doing business here anymore. I'm sad to be leaving but if I am paying over $200 for classes, I expect the ability to book classes based on my own schedule without any headaches. Until there are more instructors and time slots, I will be moving onto another Pilates business. Oh and if you waitlist and end up getting in but don't know, you lose that class and can't reschedule. read more

This place is amazing! The owner is the best teacher my wife has ever had. She has gone through so many Pilates studios for over 7 years and have been going here for about 4 years. She had a problem with her shoulders after giving birth to our first child about 5 years ago and after her treatment plan, she has been pain free ever since. She tailors your sessions to your individual needs. My wife could not have asked for a better instructor. read more

iDo Pilates is amazing!! I have been coming here for 4-5 years now. I took both private and group classes with Doi, Jinsol and Jiyeon instructors and they are all great. I no longer have back and shoulder pain and workouts target the entire body especially the core. I have seen improvements in the area of strength and flexibility. I am so happy that I found this place! I highly recommend!! read more

i love it so much!! started for my back a year ago and helped me much with the back pain. definitely recommend

Still giving 5 stars after all these years! Always attentive to my body and makes sure that my posture is right. The instructors here go above and beyond to make sure the clients not only have the right form, but to teach the fundamentals of pilates. I don't move to a diff city because I don't want to move away from this studio lol read more

I have been taking pilates classes with iDo since 2016, and no doubt why there are always continuous clients here. I have worked with all of the instructors, Doi, Jiyeon, and Jinsol and they are all paying attention to what they teach and are very passionate about every client's improvement. They are also trying their best to improve themselves as an instructor to give us the best result. The place is very clean and cozy, which makes all clients feel comfortable working out. I don't think I can ever find a better place than here! Highly recommended!! read more

Great place for the ladies to get is shape in a fun way. Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you want to get better at ballet or aerial barre or Pilates, this is the place to go in OC. read more

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I've been taking classes here since 2016 and whether it's aerial or pilates the classes and the instructors are always 5 stars. You really can't go wrong whatever class or instructor you book. I like that the classes are small because there's no way for me to slack or do a move improperly without getting caught... and I've definitely been caught, many times. But then I'm corrected, which makes the movement exponentially harder, but better to do it the right way than incorrectly and potentially injure myself. read more

It's been several months, and I have been truly enjoying my lessons at iDo Piltes.  My instructor Jiyoun is very passionate about Pilates, and her excitement has helped me to stay focused and motivated, especially on the days that I do not want to be there.  The lessons are mainly on the reformer, but she will mix things up before I get too comfortable or bored with the routine.  I am relatively a beginner in Pilates, and being middle-aged, not flexible at all.  But my instructor has been patient with me, correcting my postures and coming up with other options whenever I express concerns about doing certain moves.  I am glad that I got started on Pilates before I got even older, and I feel very fortunate to have met an instructor who works so hard to better use her knowledge and skills to teach and help her clients.  iDo Pilates has a New Client Special so try them out and see if they are a good fit for you. read more

I was referred here by my friend. After the first session, I have stuck with and have been coming for a year now. I feel stronger and I love coming to the classes. Instructors are awesome. So happy I signed up and committed to coming! read more

I came here because several people recommended me this place. This place is clean and busy. I had 3 private trial session and 10 regular private session. I can tell the difference from before I went to now. My shoulder and neck was stiff and low back was always tight. But now everything is improving. I have better posture. I will continue pilates. read more

My wife brought me to here at beginning with doubt. Now, strongly recommend IDO plates for both women and man. Come for Doi, the best instructor, thoughtful, professional, friendly, responsible, patient, has super good personality, loves life, alwasys smiles... She likes talking and sharing all interesting things with you. She likes making friends. I wish I could use all the good words for her. She customized approach to cater customers' needs, and will ask feedback after each set of exercise. She corrects my posture in detail, which is reaaaaally important for me to get improvement. Pilates is focused on body control, which is not easy, actually super difficult. If instructor just teachs you everything by mouth without correcting you with hand, it's impossible for beginner to get the correct pilate posture. Without the correct posture, you might hurt yourselt even doing a simple exercise. Doi will absolutely not let that happen. She will point out all your wrong movement and guide you to correct it. My only concern is that all trainees are female except me every time when I go there. Feel so embarrassed. Wish more mans come to learn. read more

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I lost 11 pounds in 2 month by doing pilates and ariel barre! There are various classes in this studio! You can take any class with Group pass. One of my favorite class is "Let's fly". You can do high level of cardio while jumping on the trampoline. read more

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2016 Yelp Challenge #2/100! Before this, i have signed up for 24 hours (paid 2 year membership but only went 5 times), LA Fitness (paid 6 months and went about 4 times), Class pass ( paid 6 months and went about 10 times). I was very hesitant to sign up for another 10 class session. However, i was sold after my first trial period. I have had about 8 classes at this studio now. My back pain is gone. My cramp has decreased significantly. My posture improved. I feel better. Thank you iDo Pilates and my instructor Angie! I adore her so much... especially when she says "good job sasha!" lol i feel a sense of accomplishment. #nohomo Although I want to keep this studio to myself as a best kept secret, I feel obligated to give them a good review because they really deserve it. for those of you who are still debating, like NIKE says, JUST DO IT!!!! :) read more

She recently opened up the place and i signed up for 10 classes with the great december promotional rate! Today was my first session and her individualized instruction really helped me see my problems (body alignment and bad habits) as well as correcting them. Looking forward to my next session with her. So happy that I was able to find a great instructor in my neighborhood! read more

I've been taking private reformer classes here for a month and i love it! Both Doi and Bohyun are amazing! They show and explains the each exercise really well (because I had never done pilates before her class). I started pilates not just to shape up my body but to loosen my back muscles that's been killing me for a while since I had my 3rd kid and i couldn't believe that it was not hurting much after the first session. I strongly recommend IDO pilates for everyone especially those of you who are suffering from back pains. Studio is very bright and clean with plenty of parking. Come and check out here. You won't regret! read more

One on one with the instructor..forgot to ask her name, was great! First time trying the Pilates and found it very challenging since I went in for back alignment and health reasons.however, the instructor guided me in details for the comfort and a bit of challenge as well. Will take this as my new life style. Thanks!! read more

I tried 3 introductory private lessons. On the first day I injured my lower back after double legs lift. It was more hip flexor exercise than abd workout. Double legs lift is worst exercise for lower back pain. Also the instructor has lack of knowledge of body mechanism. She asked me to lying down on the foam roller holding weights on hands, opened legs shoulder width and lift one leg. It was so hard to balance with one leg up but She kept asking to use my quad muscle. That time I didn't know why I couldn't balance. The problem was the legs shouldn't open shoulder width for proper balance. The instructor doesn't have precise knowledge of anatomy. The worst thing is unfriendly manner to customer. All three sessions I didn't feel to be cared or welcomed. I don't recommend this place. read more

I started Pilates 2 years ago with Doi instructor and it's addicting. Beginning was to get my body balanced and get my health back with some energy so that I can manage 3 kids at home. I actually lost 13 pounds from exercise and eating healthy. Plus I have toned muscles. And low back pain is gone. And I don't have problem lifting up my 6 year old. ^^ Recently, I've been exercising with Audrey and she makes me sweat! read more

I am so happy that I have found iDo Pilates as my favorite place that consistently exceed my expectations. The facility is clean and modernized. if you want to get away the stressful day and just focus on yourself, body and get sweats its the right place. But more importantly, I found the instructors, especially Ligia and Jiyoun, who are not just helpful and friendly, but also always encourage the class (myself included) to go above and beyond, so that one may receive the best result from each session. I have seen noticeable change to both my energy level and body physique in just a few sessions, highly recommended!! read more

I would give 0 stars if I can. I used to love this place before COVID-19. This place was closed due to the pandemic so I wasn't able to go. When the COVID-19 first hit, just like everyone else, I thought it was not going to last this long and it wasn't this serious. But as time went by, I realized it was pretty serious throughout the whole world. Since I live with my family, I did not want to risk anything. Whatever was unnecessary, I did not do it to reduce the risk. Therefore, I wanted to get a refund. I knew the policy was "all sales are final" but I still contacted the owner for a refund because I thought COVID-19 was an exception and that was what most of the stores/gyms were doing for the customers. However, the reply was "no." The owner insisted to get a private lesson and use my remaining passes. I refused because pilates is an exercise that requires very good and correct posture while working out. She will need to adjust my body to get the best and right exercise by touching me. I did not want that close contact. After "arguing" a bit, she said she will turn in the "no refund policy" to her bank and try her best not to give me the refund. I am not going back to this place again knowing they provide the horrible customer service. read more

I've been going to this place for over 6months now. All the instructor emphasize form and fundamentals which allows me to maximize my work out. Especially Doi and Audrey are amazing at what they do read more

I just tried a group cardio pilates class with Bohyun. It was a fun class where I worked up a sweat and Bohyun gave great instruction. It's a small studio, but clean. I hope to try their aerial classes someday. read more

I have been working out with Doi for 6 months now and couldn't be happier. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and accommodating. I definitely developed long, lean muscles that I wanted and increased flexibility and core strength. She recently moved to a bigger studio and now have ballet and trx classes as well. I have tried ballet classes several times and really love them. Kind staff, clean and bright studio!!! read more

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All the instructors are professional and kind! They try really hard and I appreciate their efforts. I've been attending for 4 months now and my body has been challenged (in a good way) and I feel a lot more healthier! read more

This place is perfect for everyone from beginners to long-time pilates fans. Doi is very knowledgeable about the body and will design workouts that will minimize pain, increase your core strength and significantly improve overall well-being. She is absolutely the best - so nurturing, yet pushes you to your limit. The studio is super clean and designed perfectly to encourage an optimum workout. All of the equipment and mats are professionally maintained. No matter your age or level Doi will work with you to help you reach your goals. read more

The place is very clean and well-managed. I love how the instructor corrects my posture in detail. I injured my knee, and she was very specific on how I can build the right muscle in right ways. She taught me how I can self-manage to do the right exercises even at home. I really like the energy she has and the overall atmosphere of the studio. read more

It has been almost a year since I started going to this studio. My posture has improved tremendously! I took most of the group classes with Bohyun who she is an amazing instructor. The staff are also very friendly and the studio is very clean all the time. I highly recommend this studio for people who wants to work out in a family-style studio. read more

I first started pilates and flying yoga last August hoping to strengthen my body, and I am now very pleased that I chose iDo pilates. I remember I struggled really bad during the first month, but now I enjoy every minute of it. The workout is indeed challenging, especially for the first timers. But once you start seeing and feeling the progress on your body after each session, you would get addicted to it like me. All the instructors are very passionate and knowledgeable about what they do, so they constantly encourage you to push your limits, explain the movements, and fix your posture. I've been working out with Ligia (pilates) and Jiyoun (flying yoga) recently, and they are awesome! I strongly recommend taking their class. read more